Organisation: OpenAI

DMCA-related cases on the rise

Data analysis shows that over 500 US cases involving Digital Millennium Copyright Act claims were filed last year, four against OpenAI.

13 June 2025

ChatGPT’s new shopping feature: what brand protection experts need to know

ChatGPT’s new product search tool raises novel questions about OpenAI’s potential liability for counterfeit sales, say attorneys.

23 May 2025

Prada acquires Versace; INTA publishes greenwashing report; Rightmove challenges Right Room – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a Shanghai court ruling in favour of Cimbali Group, Vietnam intensifying inspections of cosmetics, and more.

25 April 2025

OpenAI faces data scraping allegations in India’s first-ever generative-AI copyright infringement suit

In a landmark dispute at the Delhi High Court, Asian News International Media has alleged that OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been illegally scraping copyrighted material from its website. However, advisors to the court are split on whether the company’s actions constitute infringement under Indian law.

17 April 2025

Inaccurate AI output is damaging news brands, major media corporations claim

In a recent complaint against AI firm Cohere, plaintiffs including Forbes, Guardian News and Politico join the growing list of media companies accusing AI developers of damaging their news brands.

19 February 2025

Number of TTAB actions reached record high in 2024 despite ex parte appeal slump

Analysis of 2024 TTAB data reveals OpenAI’s surging oppositions and the most successful grounds of action in cases that reach a board decision.

14 February 2025

OpenAI, DeepSeek and the battle over gen AI IP

Trade secrets and copyright will only become more important as global rivalry for dominance in the generative AI space heats up.

05 February 2025

Temu heads to Vietnam; Eli Lilly sues vendors; scamming victim speaks out – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Amazon planning to launch the 'Low-Cost Store’, Arm cancelling its IP licence with Qualcomm, and more.

25 October 2024

Care, customer obsession, growth mindset: Microsoft trademark team on its keys to success

Microsoft’s head of trademarks, Cam Gatta, reveals how the team overcomes the challenges of protecting some of the world’s most recognisable and valuable brands. 

05 September 2024

Collective copyright licences could revolutionise AI training

Members of the newly formed Dataset Providers Alliance are looking to streamline the licensing process, ensuring fair compensation for rights holders and high-quality data for AI companies.

14 August 2024

Unlock unlimited access to all WTR content